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AAA-ICDR® Partners with Small Business Associations Nationwide to Provide Fast, Cost Effective Dispute Resolution Resources

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New Initiative Offers Free ADR Resources and Education to Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®), its international division, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution® (ICDR®), and its recently acquired subsidiary ODR.com, proudly announce the creation of a dedicated small business and entrepreneur resources platform. Developed in partnership with leading small business associations nationwide, the AAA aims to educate and provide dispute resolution solutions and resources for start-ups, entrepreneurs and small businesses.

This initiative addresses the growing demand for accessible and efficient alternatives to litigation, driven by a record number of start-ups launching in 2024. In response to this trend, the AAA has accelerated its vision of delivering fair, impartial and efficient conflict resolution solutions tailored to the unique needs of small businesses.

“After engaging with numerous small business associations across the U.S., it became evident that alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has significant potential to address the challenges small businesses face in resolving conflicts,” said Angela Romero Valedon, AAA Vice President. “Our first steps include listening to, educating and collaborating with small business communities to roll out various resolution options over the coming months. We’re excited that our inaugural alliance partners reflect diverse businesses nationwide.”

The National Small Business Association (NSBA) was among the first to adopt this initiative. “Many small business owners enter into business deals without establishing dispute resolution terms in their contracts,” said Patrick Post, NSBA vice president of membership. “Without alternative dispute resolution provisions, resolving disputes can be challenging. The NSBA is excited to partner with the American Arbitration Association to provide free resources to small business owners to help them resolve disputes with mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution.”

The Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA), the Business Incubator Association of New York State (BIANYS) and the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) have also recognized the long-term value of developing educational programs and offering accessible alternatives to litigation.

“At the ASBA, we understand that small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and empowering them with the right tools is crucial for their success. ADR is one such tool that can be transformative. It offers a cost-effective and efficient way to resolve conflicts, allowing small businesses to focus on what they do best: driving innovation and growth,” said Robin Duncan, ASBA senior vice president of business development. “Our partnership with the AAA is a testament to our shared commitment to supporting small enterprises. Together, we aim to educate and promote ADR as an essential resource, helping businesses navigate challenges while fostering a thriving, resilient community.”

The small business and entrepreneur resources platform offers information to small businesses on dispute prevention and resolution strategies, including using dispute resolution clauses to avoid litigation. Guides and other educational materials will be provided to help small businesses and entrepreneurs resolve disputes outside of court.

For more information on the services and educational offerings, visit go.adr.org/small-business-entrepreneurs.html.

About the American Arbitration Association
The not-for-profit AAA is the leading ADR service provider. It has administered more than eight million ADR cases since its founding in 1926. With offices throughout the United States and Singapore, the AAA provides organizations of all sizes in virtually every industry with ADR services and products. For more information, visit www.adr.org.

About the International Centre for Dispute Resolution
The ICDR is the international division of the AAA and the largest international provider of dispute resolution services. Established in 1996, the ICDR serves parties from over 100 countries with multilingual staff experienced in international dispute resolution proceedings and a roster of over 725 arbitrators and mediators. For more information, visit www.icdr.org.

About ODR.com and Mediate.com (Resourceful Internet Solutions) 
ODR.com, an AAA company, is the global leader in online dispute resolution and offers a proven, secure, and scalable ODR platform that is used by hundreds of organizations around the world, including courts, universities, businesses and government agencies. Since its establishment in 1996, Mediate.com has been the leading mediation website, offering an extensive repository of dispute resolution resources, online courses and a widely utilized directory of global mediators.

Media Contact:
Michael Clark
American Arbitration Association
+1.212.716.3978
clarkm@adr.org

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Authentix® Celebrates 25-years as the Global Market Leader in Fuel Marking with Over 3 Trillion Liters of Fuel Marked

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ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Authentix, the authority in authentication and information services, announces an important milestone as the global market leader in covert fuel marking for 25 years running by marking over 3 trillion liters of fuel and today provides marking for over 20 unique sector programs with 150 billion liters of fuel treated annually.

Since 1999, Authentix has remained the leading provider of covert fuel marking delivering proprietary technologies, services, and data analytics to governments and commercial oil companies. Using the most advanced covert chemical markers, handheld fuel analyzers, local program support, and data analysis tools, customers can check real-time both upstream and downstream supply chains to instantly detect illicit trading of petroleum products.

From just a few employees and a single office in 1996, Authentix has since expanded with fuel marking programs in Central America, South America, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Today, Authentix has offices across the globe and over 600 employees.

Kevin McKenna, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our commitment to innovation and keeping our customers’ success our first priority has played a large part in the company’s successful expansion in fuel marking during this 25-year run.” He added, “Authentix covert fuel marking solutions prevent illegal smuggling and tax evasion, ensuring governments recover legitimate tax revenues. Also, our solutions ensure commercial oil companies maintain fuel quality, brand reputation, and consumer trust.”

Authentix’s toolset includes chemical markers, fuel analyzers, mobile apps, and web-based data management (AXIS®) for tracking and enforcement. Customers typically see a reduction in illicit activity from over 30% of the fuel volume to less than 5% resulting in significant return on investment from 5 to 15 times the cost of the program.

Kent Mansfield, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, commented, “Another key factor in reaching this 25-year milestone is Authentix’ unwavering commitment to sustainability. Our solutions use only environmentally friendly CHON-based (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen) chemical markers that conform to global environmental treaties and reduce persistent organic pollutants. Additionally, Authentix reinvests in served communities by funding educational facilities, providing essential equipment, drilling wells for freshwater access, and installing solar electric infrastructure for schools and medical facilities.”

About Authentix:

As the authority in authentication solutions, Authentix brings traceability to today’s complex global supply chains. For over 25 years, Authentix has provided clients with physical and software-enabled solutions to detect, mitigate, and prevent illicit trading activity for currency, excise taxable goods, and branded consumer products. Through a proven partnership model and deep sector expertise, clients experience custom solution design and complete program management to ensure product safety, revenue protection, and consumer trust. Headquartered in Addison, Texas USA, Authentix, Inc. has offices in North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Africa serving clients worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.authentix.com. Authentix® is a registered trademark of Authentix, Inc. 

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Certain Announces Strategic Partnership with Capture Technologies to Enhance Event Operations and Results

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Certain partners with Capture Technologies to enhance event management with real-time insights.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Certain, a leading event management technology provider, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Capture Technologies, a company at the forefront of onsite event technology, including check-in & badge printing, attendance tracking, and lead retrieval. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in Certain’s commitment to providing innovative and comprehensive event management and event intelligence solutions.

Through this partnership, Certain and Capture Technologies is empowering event professionals with the tools and insights they need to optimize their events and deliver actionable results across the entire event lifecycle.

Through this collaboration, Certain and Capture Technologies will combine their strengths to create a seamless experience. Capture’s expertise in onsite event technology will merge with Certain’s advanced AI-powered event management and intelligence. This alliance will enable event professionals to manage on-site operations with ease while generating real-time insights that enhance attendee engagement and accelerate business outcomes.

A Vision for the Future of Event Management

By integrating Capture Technologies’ on-site solutions with Certain’s in-person event management and data orchestration capabilities, the partnership will empower event organizers to streamline registration processes while leveraging valuable attendee data to drive decision-making and optimize future event outcomes.

“This partnership represents a transformative step for the event technology landscape, embracing the synergy between data-driven insights and user-centric design.” Said Peter Micciche CEO of Certain. “Together, we are setting new benchmarks for innovation and efficiency, ensuring that customers can benefit from actionable insights across the entire event lifecycle.”

Capture Technologies’ COO, Greg Dunlap, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “We’re excited to expand our partnership with Certain, combining our strengths to offer enterprise organizations a best-in-class solution for event management and onsite technology. Certain’s expertise in attendee engagement and event intelligence, paired with Capture’s proven ability to collect comprehensive, real-time attendee data, creates an optimal combination for delivering seamless and impactful event experiences. Together, we empower event professionals with the tools and insights they need to optimize their event technology requirements and deliver actionable results.”

Both Certain and Capture Technologies are confident that this partnership will set a new standard for the event technology industry. By merging operational excellence with advanced data analytics, the two companies are poised to provide event professionals with the tools they need to deliver more impactful, successful events. The collaboration will not only improve the attendee experience but also offer a deeper understanding of event performance, unlocking new avenues for growth and innovation. The integration of these technologies will help event professionals make informed decisions based on real-time data, streamline post-event analysis, and ultimately, drive more significant business outcomes. For more information about Certain and its innovative event technology solutions, visit certain.com.

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Zara Arsala, Certain Inc, 1 2014076288, zarsala@certain.com, www.certain.com

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Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO) Enters European Market as Exclusive Strategic Advisor to MLS Leader in Romania

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UCO Leverages Its Expertise to Further MLS Leader’s Mission to Grow the MLS Concept and Enhance the Real Estate Industry for Professionals and Consumers

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — UCO, a subsidiary of Stellar MLS, a leading multiple listing service (MLS) in the U.S. and the fastest-growing in the world, has announced an agreement with MLS Leader to be its exclusive MLS strategic advisor in Romania. By sharing its expertise and experience, UCO will advance MLS Leader’s vision of being the leading MLS in the Romanian real estate marketplace.

MLS Leader has worked closely with the communities of real estate brokers and agents for more than a decade, continuously taking on the role of education and regulation, to build a transparent real estate market in the interest of real estate professionals, clients, and the general public. Being the source of information about properties and real estate transactions in Romania, MLS Leader’s mission is to provide real estate professionals a way to excel in their profession and offer valuable services at every step of their activities.

Through UCO, Stellar MLS brings its strategic experience in the MLS global realm to augment MLS Leader’s operational and technological expertise and will advise MLS Leader to enhance its innovative platform and services while building its membership of professionals within the real estate community of the European Union’s sixth most populous country.

“We’re proud to collaborate with MLS Leader on this important vision to promote a more transparent and efficient real estate market in Romania and beyond,” said Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS and UCO. “Our team is focused on the MLS and supporting real estate professionals in Europe and across the globe.”

“As the pioneering MLS service in Europe, founded in 2007, MLS Leader (powered by Flexmls) has built a system that empowers real estate companies to successfully implement the MLS and exclusive representation model in a market beyond North America,” said Sorin Udrea, Founder and General Manager of MLS Leader.

“We are widely regarded as the most trusted source of market data in Romania, supporting agents with essential tools like CMA, market statistics, and client portals for buyer representation. With UCO as our strategic advisor, we are excited to accelerate our efforts toward establishing MLS Leader as the premier marketplace for real estate professionals specializing in exclusive representation in Romania.”

Cowen emphasized the expertise and dedication of UCO’s team of globally recognized business leaders, which includes Marion Weiler, UCO Vice President of Global Markets and Stellar MLS Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and Dr. Mathew Kallumadil, UCO Vice President of Global Markets and Stellar MLS Vice President of Technology and Innovation, in reaching this important milestone.

UCO has been actively engaged in global forums in France and Germany to support a forward-thinking approach to transforming the real estate industry. In October, UCO is a title partner of the International MLS Forum in Milan, where representatives of 45+ global markets will meet to understand and develop the MLS concept to bring about trust and transparency. UCO’s presence is supported through its partnerships with CEPI, the European Association of Real Estate Professions, and FIABCI, the International Real Estate Federation. 

About UCO
With a mission to support real estate professionals across the globe, UCO offers expertise including but not limited to market entry, MLS development, and cross-border transactions. This expertise stems from a management team with over 100 years of combined experience in the real estate industry, including globally recognized business leaders who have worked with world-class organizations, and international professionals with 40 years of collective global experience, many of whom are fluent in multiple languages. By collaborating with global organizations like CEPI and FIABCI, UCO delivers tailored solutions to help real estate markets thrive globally, with an emphasis on trust, transparency, innovation, and sustainable growth. Whether you are enhancing existing operations or building new ones from the ground up, UCO is committed to helping real estate markets thrive – UCO specializes in meeting clients’ unique needs, wherever they may be in their MLS journey.

About MLS Leader (Powered by Flexmls)
Founded in 2007, MLS Leader is the first genuine multiple listing service in Europe, offering real estate professionals in Romania advanced tools to enhance market transparency and efficiency. MLS Leader’s mission is to empower real estate agents and appraisers with the resources to excel in their work and provide valuable services at every stage. By promoting the exclusive representation model, MLS Leader offers a robust platform that includes tools and information needed for successful real estate agency management, along with access to reliable market data, competitive analysis (CMA), and advanced client communication systems.

UCO Media Contact: Caryn McBride
Co-Communications
cmcbride@cocommunications.com

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